Medal of Honour for Mothers of Large Families (stamped "Z")

CATEGORY: Version

SKU: 02.ITA.0252.101.01.000

Estimated market value:

$60+ USD

  • Silver Medal (stamped "Z") Obverse
  • Silver Medal (stamped "Z") Reverse

Estimated market value:

$60+ USD

Attributes

  • Country
    Italy
  • Makers
    Royal Mint, Rome
  • Composition
    Silvered War Material
  • Inscription
    Obv. UNIONE FASCISTA FAMIGLIE NUMEROSE Rev: M
  • Size
    35mm

History


The Medal was established by Victor Emmanuel III recognize the merit of mothers who had given birth to, and raised, a minimum of seven children. It was also awarded to mothers who had lost their children as a result of the war. In 1943, the Medal was amended to include mothers who were war widows and had raised a minimum of 6 children.

This Medal was discontinued in 1950.

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